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Costs, funding and financial aid
How much is tuition and how will I be funded? What's an assistantship? What about medical / dental /vision insurance? What fellowships and grants can I apply for? Who can help me write a grant proposal?
What are the costs and how will I be funded?
Tuition fees are set by the University. Funding mechanisms depend on the program and the type of degree you are registered for. » more
What's an assistantship?
Teaching and research assistantships cover tuition and provide a stipend in return for work in the classroom or the laboratory. » more
What about medical / dental / vision insurance?
Penn State requires students to have adequate insurance. Some premium costs are subsidized for students on fellowships and assistantships. » more
What fellowships and grants can I apply for?
It depends on the degree you are pursuing and the stage you are at. Here are some links to lists of possible funding sources. » more
Who can help me write a grant proposal?
Penn State offers several kinds of advice and support in grant proposal preparation. » more